Texas man, former airman pleads guilty to defrauding US Air Force out of $37M

A former active-duty Master Sergeant of the U.S. Air Force has pleaded guilty to defrauding the U.S. Air Force out of more than $37 million over years of contracting work. 

Rapper Pooh Shiesty accused of Dallas armed kidnapping to force release from Gucci Mane's label

Federal authorities have charged nine individuals, including prominent Memphis rappers Lontrell Williams Jr., known as "Pooh Shiesty," and Rodney Wright Jr., known as "BIG30," in connection with the violent armed robbery and kidnapping of three people at a Dallas music studio.

5 Comal ISD campuses given all clear after school threat investigation

Five Comal ISD campuses in the Canyon Lake High School feeder pattern were given the all-clear after a potential school threat on Thursday.

Thunderbirds take to skies for Great Texas Air Show

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will take to the San Antonio skies next month as part of the Great Texas Airshow.

TDEM conducts statewide drill testing public warning systems

The Texas Division of Emergency Management conducted a statewide drill Thursday morning to test emergency alert systems.

Texas school voucher applications surge past 274,000 as initial deadline closes

The Texas Education Freedom Accounts program officially closed its initial application window yesterday, March 31, ending a high-demand rollout that saw over 274,000 students apply for limited state-funded education spots.

Texas to launch independent psychedelic study after drug companies miss mark

After losing faith in potential drug company partners, Texas is planning to launch an independent study into the medical application of ibogaine, a naturally occurring plant with psychedelic properties that's been promising for PTSD and other mental maladies. 

Hays CISD bus crash: Suspect could get parole
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Those impacted by the deadly Hays CISD bus crash are speaking out again after learning the driver responsible could soon be released. Jerry Hernandez is eligible for parole later this month, just months after being sentenced to 18 years in prison.

Texas judge further halts utility district involved with Islamic development

A temporary injunction has been issued against a North Texas utility district after the state accused them of illegally acting in support of a controversial Islamic development. 

Leander ISD accepting out-of-district applications
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Leander ISD is just one district that is opening up enrollment for students who don't live in the district.

Deadly Hays CISD bus crash: Truck driver eligible for parole just months after sentencing

Those impacted by the deadly Hays CISD bus crash are speaking out again after learning the driver responsible could soon be released. Jerry Hernandez is eligible for parole later this month, just months after being sentenced to 18 years in prison.

Will Texas really absorb counties from New Mexico?

Last week, Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows released committee priorities in preparation for the 2027 legislature. Among the typical items up for study was one notably stranger, leaving many wondering: Will Texas really absorb counties that secede from New Mexico?